August 2012
July 2012
“To be born a Southern woman is to be made aware of your distinctiveness. And with it, the rules. The expectations. These vary some, but all follow the same basic template, which is, fundamentally, no matter what the circumstance, Southern women make the effort. Which is why even the girls in the trailer parks paint their nails. And why overstressed working moms still bake three dozen homemade cookies for the school fund-raiser. And why you will never see Reese Witherspoon wearing sweatpants. Or Oprah take a nap.”
—Allison Glock, “Southern Women,” Garden and Gun
“Main Entry: Southern Belle
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: A beautiful and charming woman from the Southern United States. A Southern Belle possesses an undeniable natural charm, has a warm and dazzling smile, and impeccable manners, calling each person she encounters ‘sir’ or ‘ma’am’ regardless of their age or position. A Southern Belle can be recognized by her unforgettable Southern drawl, unstinting hospitality and graciousness, and her recognition as Football as a part of her religion. Southern Belles are recognized as one of God’s greatest creations and continously overshadow women from Northern US States.” —theadorab (via gamecocklane)
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: A beautiful and charming woman from the Southern United States. A Southern Belle possesses an undeniable natural charm, has a warm and dazzling smile, and impeccable manners, calling each person she encounters ‘sir’ or ‘ma’am’ regardless of their age or position. A Southern Belle can be recognized by her unforgettable Southern drawl, unstinting hospitality and graciousness, and her recognition as Football as a part of her religion. Southern Belles are recognized as one of God’s greatest creations and continously overshadow women from Northern US States.” —theadorab (via gamecocklane)
“Some men you know are Southern before they ever say a word,” Julia said as she and Emily watched Sawyer’s progress, helpless, almost as if they couldn’t look away. “They remind you of something good—picnics or carrying sparklers around at night. Southern men will hold doors open for you, they’ll hold you after you yell at them, and they’ll hold on to their pride no matter what. Be careful what they tell you, though. They have a way of making you believe anything, because they say it that way.”
—The Girl Who Chased the Moon (via rulesforthesouthernlady)
PROMO!
Hey everyone! I’ve decided to start doing a few promos on this Tumblr. Nothing crazy and obnoxious (I promise), but I think it would be great for all the Southern/Preppy blogs to be able to find each other easier.
So here’s the rules.
Like this post if you want to be promoted, and I’ll promote every single person that likes it. And then all I ask is that YOU promote Magnolia Merryweather on YOUR blog. Honor system applies. No, I won’t be “checking.” No, I won’t be “picking my fave.” I’ll just promote all of you. And if you don’t promote me, that’s ok. :)
So LIKE this already!!!
